His & Her Amazon Essentials Fall Try-On
I know it's been a hot minute since we had a chance to share new content on the blog. I actually set out to write this post at the end of September and got caught up in the craziness of Harvey's birthday, Halloween prep, and a mountain of things needing my attention over at Kinder Craze. It took a month, but I'm thrilled to finally be tapping away at my keyboard to share a new blog post here with you. My latest style review is a fun one because it features clothes for Rob and me from a place … [Read More...]
Our Homes Past & Present
Designing a Closet with a Budget in Mind
Thank you California Closets for sponsoring this post. Now that we are homeowners, Rob and I have been dreaming big about putting our personal stamp on our new home. We have a mile-long list of improvements that we intend to make over the coming years. We moved into the house three weeks ago and we […]
Our Farmhouse-Inspired Easter Mantle that Will Last Well into the Spring
It think it goes without saying that Easter will be more different this year than ever before. We won’t be rushing from our at-home egg hunt to Easter Mass, followed by multiple family gatherings. I’m sure it will be the quietest, calmest Easter our family of four will ever experience. The Easter bunny will still […]
Dessa’s Gray and White Nursery Tour
It’s funny how we’ve only been living in our new house for five months, but I already feel nostalgic about the home we had rented for two years. It was the first place we lived that truly felt special to us and it was the first home Dessa had ever known. Looking back at photos […]
Our Repurposed Home Office Corner
Now that I am a newlywed, people are always asking, “So, how’s married life?” My response is always the same: It’s a lot calmer than being engaged. And I like it. With the wedding three months behind us, Rob and I have a chance to shift our attention back to other things … like turning […]
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Preparing for the Unthinkable: Wills & Estate Planning (Part 2)
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Wedding Wednesday: DIY Heirloom Wedding Photos
I am thrilled to share our first DIY post in our Wedding Wednesday blog segment. Throughout the entire engagement, Rob and I created a plan for the wedding that reflected our vintage theme but also … [Read More...]
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My Best Fix Yet! Stitch Fix Review #24
I cannot believe this is my 24th Stitch Fix Review. Every box I receive from Stitch Fix has been a joy and I don't say this lightly, but this was by far my very best Stitch Fix shipment EVER. I … [Read More...]
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I have a small confession to make today about my wedding dress. I knew it was a beautiful gown, but I had no idea everyone would love my dress so much and want to know so many details about it. I … [Read More...]
Our One of a Kind Vintage Wedding
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Maria’s New Hobby: An Herb Garden
Ok, so the title is a little tongue-in-cheek. Maria and I do not have very green thumbs; as a rule, we prefer plants that tend to be pretty hard to kill through neglect. However, we have been telling … [Read More...]
